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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

Discovered 2026-06-28T04:56:03.426310-07:00 | 2026-06-28T04:56:03.426310-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The incident involves a civilian parachuting flight and a specific turboprop aircraft model, raising immediate questions about operating/maintenance and safety procedures during skydiving missions.
  • With 11 fatalities (pilot, instructors and jumpers), the crash will likely drive scrutiny of training, risk controls, and flight readiness practices for high-frequency aerial work operations.
  • For European operators and regulators, the event underscores the need for consistent oversight and incident data sharing across the EASA framework as investigators determine cause.

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2026-06-28T04:56:03.426310-07:00
Latest Update
2026-06-29T07:25:51.092421-07:00
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